Hong Kong

Yesterday I had some time to visit Hong Kong. It is an amazing city. I really like it. The people are so kind and helpful. And it is such a vibrating and vivid city. You can see so many different people from different countries and you hear so many languages. It's just so exciting!!!

Hong Kong IFC

We ate very good Dim Sum. If you ever have the chance, try it. It tastes fantastic!!

near Lan Kwai Fong, Hong Kong

The most impressive thing I had been lucky to enjoy, was the service from the airport and the city. At the main stations in the city you can check in and leave your luggage, they bring it to the airport. Means, you can enjoy the time in the city and don't have to worry about all your stuff. You just have to take the air train  2 hours before boarding and go straight to your gate at the Hong Kong airport. AWESOME!!!!

Hong Kong CBD

After an exciting day I flew from gate 1 (thats very seldom, told us the captain) to Taipei. I am a little behind the events, 'cause I am already in Taipei, Taiwan. I will tell you about my first day later tonight (it's already after 7pm on April 9th over here) or tomorrow. 

The people over here are even more polite and kind.

lively and fantastic greetings

mElinus

Hong Kong and China

Shenzhen (China)

I have to tell you that it is a huge problem with all these time zones. I mean, I remembered to change the time on my iPhone, but did not changed it on my Mac. So please, be aware that I am maybe a little in front of you with the time, and my yesterday may be your today.

on the way back from the factory (China)

Yesterday I was my first time in China, Mainland China. I met up with a business partner in Hong Kong (it was hot and humid), we managed some stuff about banks and accounts and than we drove with the car from Hong Kong to the New Territories and parked the car, 'cause it is way easier to go by train to China. 

near the train station (China)

You need to know that in Hong Kong (I mean all areas from Hong Kong), the cars are like in the UK: right hand drive. But the traffic in China is left hand drive. And you are only allowed to drive with your car from Hong Kong to China and and vice versa if you have both license plates (really expensive to get both, only really rich people having both license plates). There are tree border crossings, two for cars and one for pedestrians. We took the one for pedestrians. 

apartment buildings in China

We drove from the New Territories to the border crossing, 'checked out' in Hong Kong and walked over a bridge (no-mans-land) and checked in to China. 

China (shops with 'fake' electronical devices)

It was a huge difference to Hong Kong, even the people looked the same, but the buildings, the shops, the advertisement and the cars. Everything looked different.

how people life (China)

The driver from the factory picked us up and we drove to the factory. It was very interesting but also oppressive. In the late evening we went back to Hong Kong. It was very impressive and I was so tired.

our way back to train station (China)

OK folks, I have to pack my stuff and go to the CBD. Hope you all enjoy your day. Please remind me to show and tell you about my host, where I stayed during I was in Hong Kong, it was/is amazing. You wouldn't believe!!

warm and humid greetings from Hong Kong

mElinus

First Stop: Dubai

My first stopover was Dubai. We had 10 hours and a hotel room to get some rest. I did my best to get some sleep, but wasn't easy. Unfortunately I arrived at night time and had to go back to the airport early in the morning. But as promised here are the first pics:

Dubai Airport

Dubai Airport 

Dubai Airport 

you can see down town in the background 

you will find construction zones all over the city

you can see the highest tower in the world in the background

Burj Tower Dubai

On the link above you can find more informations and pics if the tallest tower in the world. Dubai was just a very short stopover, but he people have been so nice and it was absolutely stunning to see all this architecture.

Now I am in HongKong. Tomorrow, I will post some pics and informations about todays experiences. Right now I need some sleep. I just slept 6 hours during the last three days.

I am sorry for writing so late, but the internet is not always available and it's so much to do.

Hope you all doing good.

Wish you a great day

sleepy greetings from Hong Kong

mElinus

up and away

I told you already about my business trip to Asia and today it will start. I packed most of my items yesterday, but all the make-up and bath room stuff is what you need until you passed the security check  :)

I hope to get time and internet/wifi to show you, how beautiful Asia is and to take you literally with me on this (hopefully) exciting trip. First, I have to finish my coffee and get dressed. I trink my coffee first 'cause you never make a mess, but if you are dressed for something important, you will, or better I will. I travelled a lot and I know what I can wear on a long flight. So here is what I will take:

Sorry for the bad pic (iPhone and bad light) 

*a long shirt*

*a pair of black comfy leggings (but with shiny finish)*

*a scarf, 'cause you can hide yourself and it keeps you warm in cold airplanes*

*a super cosy hoodie jacket, it keeps you warm as well*

*a hat/cap because on long trips your hair may look a little disheveled, and so you can to hide it* 

And here you see my pre-packed suitcase.

So I am on my way now to get the last things done and prepare my apartment to be alone a couple of days. Then I will be on my way to the airport (I love airports!!! I love the coming and going!!)

Oh and please be patient with me, but I will do my best to take you with me!!

jittery and passport-searching greetings

mElinus

Etsy Shop feature: moncherie43

This weeks Etsy shop and seller comes from Australia. I like to show you the beautiful work from Chelsea in her Esty shop

moncherie43

Chelseas jewelry is inspired by the 40's or anything vintage, and that's the reason for the 43 in her shop name! She loves to be creative. Chelsea has a lot of talents like jewelry, polaroid photography or sewing. At this time she has beautiful jewelry in her shop which makes you feel more lady-like.

Victorian Lace Pocket Watch

Chelsea loves to be creative because it is such a great way to express yourself! Her rings, necklaces, hair pins and bracelets are well composed and the colors are very decent. 

Sunburst Ring - Pink Rose

I like to invite you to browse through her beautiful shop and leave some comment under the post and let Chelsea know what do you think of her work.

I can say, I really like the lady-like designs!! So please encourage Chelsea to go on with her beautiful art work.

Wish you all a nice week!!

pretty Lady-Like greetings

mElinus

First SPRING BBQ

This weekend was wonderful. We had sunny and warm weather. It was the best condition to make the first BBQ of the year. It was soooooo delecious. I ate to much!! :)

I made my potato salad (German recipe: Let me know if you like to get it.) Unfortunately I was not able to make a pic of it, 'cause it was gone so fast!! I don't want to show off, but all my friends love it and I love to cook. 

So I was a lot on the run out there and enjoyed the sun. And this means not much time for computer, Etsy and blog. But I want to show you my 

SPRING TREASURY:

just click @ the pic

I just finished it yesterday. Please have a look at these beautiful spring like precious objects. 

Spring means to me

   ********sunny yellow********  

********fresh green********  

********seeing many people********  

********bold colors********

So what have you done this weekend? I am on my feet by now, 'cause I have to drink tea with my goddaughter. I am happy to see her.

Wish you all a beautiful and sunny Sunday!!

barbecued greetings

mElinus

Etsy is in my everyday life

I started like the most people as a buyer from other Etsy sellers.  I bought some beautiful jewelry, journals, hair pins, diaries and so on. I am using some of the items every day and others just sometimes but I never regretted any purchase. I like to show you randomly how I wear or use my Etsy items in my life.

Today I am wearing a set of flower hair comb and brooch. 

(I put the brooch on my necklace)

I bought both items for a wedding but I thing they are to beautiful to just wear them once. So I try to use them for my everyday outfits. And today I am wearing both at the same time.

(the seller of this beauties is: WeeGardens)

How did you start as an Etsy seller?Also as a buyer? And do you use your purchased items? I would love to know how you fit the bought pieces in your day!!

Wish you a great day and of course a good start for this weekend.

Etsy-Style greetings

mELinus